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C909 WRU

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,849 mi
Last recorded2,849 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC909 WRU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2012 2,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 2,849 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 2,593 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 2,374 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 2,104 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 1,336 miles

chassis rails dented

corrosion starting inner sills

Pass 7 Jan 2006 23 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

boot floor covered with dyno matt

lap belt missing

slight travel on foot brake

welded & rust patches in various places

Fail 17 Dec 2005 99,998 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

boot floor covered with dyno matt

chassis plate missing

lap belt missing

slight travel on foot brake

welded & rust patches in various places

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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C909 WRU is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 52,350 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C909 WRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 41 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C909 WRU?

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What year was C909 WRU registered?

C909 WRU is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 September 1985.

Is C909 WRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C909 WRU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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